Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels can exercise their patriotism one stride at a time on Memorial Day weekend when The American Legion Post 29 hosts its second annual Marietta Veterans Memorial 5K Run – Honoring Heroes Past, Present, Fallen at the Marietta Square.The Marietta Veterans Memorial 5K Run event on Saturday, May 28, 2016 features the headlined 5K run; a 1K walk/fun run; and a tot trot for children ages 5 and under with event proceeds going toward American Legion designated charities benefiting Georgia military members, veterans and their families. Phantom Runner registrants who can’t make the race but who still wish to sponsor special veterans that honorably served will also receive t-shirts just as though they finished it.Start Times: 5K Run/Walk – 7:30am 1K ... 05/14/2016

1513 Monarch Drive, Marietta, GA 30062FMLS #: 5686807$350,000www.curtinteam.comGreat curb appeal. Open floor plan features hardwood floors, office, formal dining room, full bath, large kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, double ovens, pantry, breakfast area, and view to vaulted family room with fireplace. Spacious master suite upstairs boasts double vanity, garden tub, separate shower, and walk in closet. Generously sized secondary bedrooms. Huge laundry room. Tons of storage throughout. Patio overlooks private fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing!   05/09/2016

Escape to Greece and come to the 3-day 2016 Marietta Greek Festival to be held on Friday, May 13th, Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th! “Cobb County’s Most Delicious Festival” Opa! SAVOR Homemade Greek Food & Pastries ENJOY Live Greek Music & Professional Dance Troupes TOUR the Byzantine Sanctuary & Chapel The South’s ONLY Authentic Outdoor Greek Amphitheater LEARN about Greek Culture & Traditions SHOP for Imported Greek Gifts & Jewelry PLAY in the Kids Art Area The 2016 Marietta Greek Festival will be on Friday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival is held at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road in Marietta.Over a dozen authentic vendors set up their shops inside the Agora (Marketplace). Come by to see... 05/08/2016

Taste of East Cobb 2016 returns for the 11th year on May 7, 2016 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.Taste of East Cobb 2016 is a premier outdoor food festival and community event for tasters of all ages, and has become a favorite annual tradition of area residents since 2006. The festival is held each year on the first Saturday in May and showcases the area’s finest restaurants. Taste of East Cobb is packed full of great food and plenty to see and do, and offers attendees as well as participating restaurants, vendors and sponsors the best value for your dollar of any of the “taste” events in the Atlanta metropolitan area.The Taste of East Cobb 2016 experience includes: A delicious variety of menu items from more than 30 of the area’s finest restaurants. A Kid’s Zone with huge moonwalk inflatables... 04/28/2016

The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite citizens to participate in the 2016 May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held in Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square on May 7-8, 2016. This is the 40th annual May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival provides two days of family fun, so be sure to stop by this fun event in Marietta.More than 100 local and area artists and craftspeople will display and sell their paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass, floral designs and much more at the annual festival. All work is made and displayed by the artist and draws local Georgia artists as well as artists from around the Southeast.The festival will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission to the festiv... 04/27/2016

The 2016 Glover Park Concert Series kicks off the 2016 season on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. The series will continue throughout the summer, with concerts scheduled for the last Friday night of each month through September in Marietta. The concerts are free but if you are looking for a “front-row seat,” a limited number of tables can be reserved for a fee. Table reservations are taken on a first come basis (and will sell out quickly) on the first working day of each month beginning at 8:00 a.m. Table for six: $45, Table for eight: $55. Click here to learn more and reserve a table.The concert lineup:April 29 — Still Swinging Big Band May 27  — The Tams Carolina Beach June 24 — Sons of Sailors Jimmy Buffett Tribute July 29 — Members Only ‘80s Party Ba... 04/13/2016

2138 Powers Ferry Dr SE, Marietta, GA For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure My Reviews $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1367 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure Free Home Values Presented By: HomeSalesForce.com Associate Broker RE/MAX 770-650-9300 Licensed In: GA License #: 179339   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Fantastic opportunity to purchase into this quaint Cobb community, Sunvalley Estates. Home offers many features including large living areas, an open kitchen, additional storage space, separate dining area, an unfinished lower level perfect as a game room, covered back patio area ready for entertaining, and a large green backyard perf... 04/07/2016

Taste of Marietta 2016 returns to the Historic Marietta Square on April 24, 2016 from 11am to 7pm. The Taste of Marietta is an annual food festival always held the last Sunday in April that showcases Cobb County restaurants and caterers. It is the largest and longest running food festival in Cobb County and has become a favorite annual tradition among local residents.Taste of Marietta is held in the heart of Marietta at the Historic Marietta Square. The Square in the spring is a beautiful backdrop for the festival. While enjoying the delicious food and fun, you can also experience Marietta’s history and culture with unique shops and museums.Admission to the festival is FREE. The only costs are the cost of food – ‘tastes’ ranging from $1.00 to $5.00 – and drinks and some activities in th... 04/06/2016

3497 Ember St, Marietta, GA Just Listed Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure My Reviews $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1557 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: HomeSalesForce.com Associate Broker RE/MAX 770-650-9300 Licensed In: GA License #: 179339   Schedule a Showing/Request Info   03/02/2016

1449 Dallas Cir SW, Marietta, GA Just Listed Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure My Reviews $ Click for current price4 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 2792 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Presented By: HomeSalesForce.com Associate Broker RE/MAX 770-650-9300 Licensed In: GA License #: 179339   Schedule a Showing/Request Info   03/02/2016

Single-family home sales statistics for #Marietta Georgia. Listings: are UP vs. last Month while they are DOWN vs. last Year. Closings: are DOWN vs. last Month while they are UP vs. last Year. Median sales price: ORIGINAL list price to sales price ratio is DOWN vs. last Month while they are UP vs. last Year. Current homes for sale in Marietta 02/10/2016

The 7th Annual Marietta Mardi Gras 5K Run, a family event on the Marietta Square, will be on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Join the Junior League of Cobb – Marietta (JLCM) for their 7th year of run and fun and hopefully sun (remember year one?). We go, no matter the weather – rain, sleet, snow or sun (and we have had them all!) The proceeds of this event go towards various ongoing community projects of the JLCM. In addition, they ask all runners to bring ANY shoes that you no longer wear and drop them in the shoe bins….all donated shoes will be provided to those needing shoes in our community. Early packet pickup at Big Peach Running Company on Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw on Wednesday (2/3) and Thursday (2/4) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 5K awards to the Overall male and female finisher, ove... 02/05/2016

A large part of the formula for a successful real estate career is identifying a need in the market and finding a way to fill it.  Whether you do that by developing a niche for "two story homes with pools on over 6 acres in the most fantastic school district ever" or creating a marketing plan that makes new construction homes glow in the dark, THE OBJECT OF THE GAME IS TO DO WHAT OTHERS ARE NOT DOING AND THAT THE CONSUMER WANTS!Right now, what consumers in my market want is to buy a home in a certain school district in a certain price range where inventory is sorely lacking.So, I ask myself...what am I going to do about that?The answer is that I am going to make up a flyer, take it to Staples, make a 200 copies, put on my coat and my walking shoes and knock on some doors.Now you may ask... 02/04/2016

Thank you Alan May for your Cheerleading for Listings post.  I was reminded of a very lovely compliment that I received from several clients recently and I wanted to share."Your great attitude about my home and the transaction kept me positive and I never lost faith that we would get to closing!"A positive attitude about a home is not only good for the homeowner but for the listing agent as well.  As an agent, it's very easy for us to become hyper focused on the negatives of a home that we are preparing to list or have already listed.  To some degree that hyper focus is an important part of our job.  We base our pricing recommendations on property condition and appeal as well as comparable properties.  We make suggestions to the homeowner about all of the things that need to be repaired... 01/24/2016

Single-family home sales statistics for #Marietta Georgia. Listings: are DOWN vs. last Month while they are UP vs. last Year. Closings: are UP vs. last Month while they are DOWN vs. last Year. Median sales price: ORIGINAL list price to sales price ratio is DOWN vs. last Month while they are UP vs. last Year. Current homes for sale in Marietta 01/21/2016

Vacation in your own backyard! This 4/3 Ranch is private & quiet yet still close to schools, dining & shopping. Solar heated in ground pool contributes to the backyard oasis. Relax on your screened porch. Great Room w/fireplace is a cozy retreat. Sunlit Country Style Kitchen boasts huge Island & Bfast Bar. Sep Dining Rm & Living Rm. Spacious Master on Main complimented by Dual Vanity Bath & gleaming HW floors. Unbelievable Laundry Rm w/sink & built ins. Basement is handsomely finished w/Second Kitchen, Rec Rm & Full Tile Bath. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! FMLS 5633115 01/20/2016

Heated Saltwater Pool, Amazing Fin Basement, Immaculate & Updated-This House has it All! This 5/3.5 Beauty is perfectly located on Quiet Cul De Sac in Amenity Rich Indian Hills Country Club. Huge Gourmet Granite Kitchen w/Bfast Rm perfect for any Chef. Handsome Great Rm boasts Gorgeous Judges Paneling, Bookcases & Gas FP. Bonus Rm off Back Stairs. New Roof, Carpet & Fresh Int Ext Paint. Sep LR & DR perfect for entertaining. Fabulous Terrace features Wet Bar, Rec Rm, BR & Bath. 40 FT Screened Porch overlooks Backyard Oasis w/Heated Saltwater Pool & Fenced Yard.   FMLS 5634576 Heated Saltwater Pool, Amazing Fin Basement, Immaculate & Updated-This House has it All! This 5/3.5 Beauty is perfectly located on Quiet Cul De Sac in Amenity Rich Indian Hills Country Club. Huge Gourmet Granite Ki... 01/20/2016

Active Adult Communities in Cobb & Paulding Counties are growing in popularity among area baby boomers. Retirement in Cobb & Paulding CountiesReal estate developers are responding to that growing interest in a big way!  Both Cobb and Paulding counties hold great appeal for the baby boomer population due to the low property taxes, easy access to recreational and cultural opportunities and an expanding health care network.  See the FULL ARTICLEEmpty-nesters and retirees enjoy all of the convenience that the area has to offer!What Kind of Homes are AvailableNew communities are taking off and resales in existing neighborhoods are doing well.  They provide the opportunity to downsize without compromising on luxury or amenities and residents enjoy the freedom afforded by the "maintenance free... 12/27/2015

If your real estate market is anything like mine, you can't swing a dead cat without taking out 9 real estate agents standing around doing nothing or doing the same thing that every other agent is doing (or pretending to do!).Over the years, I have had some "interesting" marketing ideas pop into my head only to have them shot down by brokers, other agents or mentors.I've been accused of being too blunt, politically incorrect, insensitive.  Blah blah blah!Often my ideas don't FIT WITH THE SCRIPTS that the real estate "gurus" say that we should be using. Sticking with the proven scripts...the tried and true...just doesn't fit my personality.  And I'm not ashamed to admit the reality is that I haven't been as successful as I would like to be by using them.For 2016, I'm going OFF SCRIPT.Way... 12/18/2015

Single-family home sales statistics for #Marietta Georgia. Listings: are UP vs. last Month while they are DOWN vs. last Year. Closings: are DOWN vs. last Month while they are DOWN vs. last Year. Median sales price: ORIGINAL list price to sales price ratio is DOWN vs. last Month while they are UP vs. last Year. Current homes for sale in Marietta 11/30/2015